Re:Born (Survival Show) Contestants Profile and Facts
Re:Born was a Japanese reality survival show by Space Shower TV and ABEMA. The show featured 12 K-pop boy groups that have struggled to gain recognition in Korea competing for an opportunity to re-debut and make a fresh start in Japan. Re:Born aired from September 27, 2024, 10PM KST, to November 29, 2024, and consisted of 10 episodes and 1 special episode. The show was won by DKB.
Re:Born MC:
Jang Keunsuk
Re:Born Judges:
Shin Yoomi
Kim Taewoo (g.o.d)
Choi Hyojin (WANT)
Official SNS:
Instagram: @rebornboys
X: @rebornboys
TikTok: @rebornboys_official
YouTube: rebornboys_official
Website: rebornboys.com
Re:Born Contestant Profiles:
DKB (1st Place)
Group Name: DKB (다크비)
Company: Brave Entertainment
Debut Date: February 3, 2020
Member Count: 8
Members: E-Chan, D1, GK, Heechan, Lune, Junseo, Yuku, Harry June
Inactive Member: Lune
Former Members: Teo
Fandom Name: BB
Instagram: @official.dkb
X: @DKB_BRAVE
TikTok: @official.dkb
YouTube: DKB Official
Website: DKB
DKB Facts:
– They were the twelfth and last group to be teased on August 2, 2024, with the clue “In these past few years, the stage has seemed like a star that we almost, but never quite, managed to reach. Will we ever be able to stand on it?”.
– The members were first revealed during October and November of 2019.
– Originally as a 9-member group, DKB debuted with the mini album YOUTH.
– They participated in JTBC’s survival show Peak Time in 2023, where they made it to the finals and finished in 4th place.
– E-Chan and Heechan were contestants on BOYS24.
– It was announced on July 30, 2024, that Lune would be going on hiatus for worsening health and anxiety, so he will not be participating in the show.
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E’LAST (2nd Place)
Group Name: E’LAST (엘라스트)
Company: E Entertainment
Debut Date: June 9, 2020
Member Count: 8
Members: Rano, Choi In, Seungyeop, Baekgyeul, Romin, Wonhyuk, Wonjun, Yejun
Inactive members: Choi In, Seungyeop
Fandom Name: ELRING
Instagram: @elast_official
X: @ELASTofficial
TikTok: @elast.official
YouTube: E’LAST
Website: 엘라스트 (E’LAST)
E’LAST Facts:
– They were the second group to be teased on July 23, 2024, with the clue “Choreography, composition, and everything else we can do, we have done ourselves. We can’t just let it end like this”.
– They were formerly known as EBOYZ.
– E’LAST made their debut with the mini album Day Dream.
– The group has one sub-unit, E’LAST U, consisting of Choi In, Seungyeop, Romin, and Wonjun.
– Choi In was previously in the dance groups T.O.Y and D.O.B and would regularly busk with them.
– Wonhyuk and Wonjun were contestants on Produce X 101.
– Seungyoup has recently returned from the military and so will not take part in the show.
– Choi In went on a hiatus in September 2023 due to health issues. It announced a while after that he has plans to join the military, so he will also not be joining Re:Born.
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DXMON (3rd Place)
Group Name: DXMON (다이몬)
Company: SSQ Entertainment
Debut Date: January 17, 2024
Member Count: 6
Members: Seita, Minjae, Hee, TK, Rex, Jo
Inactive Members: Jo
Fandom Name: N/A
Instagram: @dxmon_hm
X: @DXMON_HM
TikTok: @dxmon_official
YouTube: DXMON (다이몬)
DXMON Facts:
– They were the tenth group to be teased on July 31, 2024, with the clue “We pour all our energy and power into our performances”.
– They were previously known as N11 and NV BOYS.
– DXMON released a pre-debut single “BURN UP” on January 1, 2024.
– They made their debut with the mini album HYPERSPACE.
– Rex‘s older sister is actress and model Kim Sujeong (born 2004).
– On June 11, 2024, it was announced that Minjae and Jo would be going on a hiatus due to sudden illness. Minjae will be joining the group for Re:Born, but Jo will not be taking part.
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AIMERS (4th Place)
Group Name: AIMERS (에이머스)
Company: Hyper Rhythm
Debut Date: November 17, 2022
Member Count: 6
Members: Seunghyun, Eunjun, Doryun, Yoel, Seunghwan, Wooyoung
Fandom Name: AIMING
Instagram: @aimers_amrs / @official_aimers (members)
X: @AIMERS_AMRS / @AIMERS_members (members)
TikTok: @aimers_amrs
YouTube: AIMERS
Website: aimersent.com
AIMERS Facts:
– They were the third group to be teased on July 24, 2024, with the clue “We started from the third basement level, where not a single star could be seen. We want the world to know about our existence”.
– They were known as B3o1z and 1st AIMERS before they debuted.
– They officially made their debut with the mini album STAGE 0 BETTING STARTS.
– In 2023 they auditioned for Peak Time as Team 06:00, but were eliminated in the first round and were not broadcasted.
– Seunghyun (under the stage name Villain) and Eunjun are former members of Spectrum.
– Wooyoung is a former member of the pre-debut group DSP N.
– Seunghyun and Eunjun are close friends with fellow contestants Wain (XODIAC) and Baekgyeul (E’LAST).
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EASTSHINE (5th Place)
Group Name: EASTSHINE (이스트 샤인)
Company: TM Entertainment
Debut Date: November 16, 2023
Member Count: 5
Members: IEL, Dongjae, Hyun, Lumin, Phoenix
Former Members: Karis, Youngkwang, Goohyun, Sunwook, Hwanjun, Donghyeon
Fandom Name: Muscat
Instagram: @eastshine_official
X: @eastshine_tment
TikTok: @official_eastshine
YouTube: EASTSHINE
EASTSHINE Facts:
– They were the first group to be teased on July 22, 2024, with the clue “We want to be the sun rather than stars that light up the night”.
– They debuted with the mini album EMBERS.
– The group was originally formed in 2022, with the lineup consisting of Dongjae, IEL, Hyun, Youngkwang, Karis, Goohyun, Sunwook, and Hwanjun.
– Phoenix was added to the group on June 29, 2023.
– Lumin was announced as a new member on August 31, 2023.
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L5ST (Eliminated 1st round)
Group Name: L5ST (로스트)
Company: Macaroni Media
Debut Date: September 5, 2024
Member Count: 7
Members: Yoonsang, Chanwook, Kyul, Beomsoo
Members Not Participating: Dojun, Seogyeom, Donggyu
Former Members: Eun
Fandom Name: N/A
Instagram: @l5st_official
X: @L5st_official
Tiktok: @l5st_official
YouTube: L5ST
L5ST Facts:
– They were the fourth group to be teased on July 25, 2024, with the clue “The CEO of the agency and we both work part-time when we have time”.
– L5ST were revealed as a group on August 1, 2024.
– They made their debut with the single “Only One”.
– Four out of five members were formerly in IB147 under HnA Entertainment.
– On August 17, 2024, Beata was revealed as a new member, on August 23 Seogyeom was added, and on September 1 Donggyu was revealed as the final member. The three of them won’t be participating on Re:Born as they were added to the group late.
– Eun left the group on August 27, 2024. He will still appear in the first mission of Re:Born.
– Yoonsang is a former member of ASTIN (as Mir) and AWEEK (as Logan).
– Chanwook was a former member of WE US, who are also participating on Re:Born. He was also a pre-debut member of Black Level (as Chanha) and DayChild (as Roy).
– Beata is a former member of XENEX, MEGAMAX, and Haeirum Boys.
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BeMAX (Eliminated 1st round)
Group Name: BeMAX, also stylized as BE:MAX (비맥스)
Company: KPlus Entertainment, Team Otter
Debut Date: January 21, 2019
Member Count: 5
Members: Taegeon, Wooyeon, Doha, Soohyun, Sihoo
Former Members: Sangwoo, Hawoon, Chibin
Fandom Name: Muffin / BEMINE
Instagram: @be_max_official
X: @_BE_MAX_
YouTube: BE:MAX
Website: withbemax.com
BeMAX Facts:
– They were the fifth group to be teased on July 26, 2024, with the clue “We have overcome many challenges. Please listen to our voices with all the strength we have put into them”.
– They originally debuted as MustB under MustM Entertainment. They held their debut showcase on January 21, 2019, and released their first digital single “I Want U” on January 30, 2019.
– MustM Entertainment announced on November 8, 2023, that MustB had disbanded following the termination of their contracts.
– In January 2024 they signed with KPlus Entertainment, and changed their name to Must.Be.
– They changed their name to BE:MAX on July 5, 2024.
– Taegeon is a former member of Challenger and M.Crown.
– Doha was formerly in hi5 and Underdog with the stage name Baekjin, and D.I.P under the name Dohyun.
– Soohyun is a former pre-debut member of INX.
– Sihoo was in A to Z as Heemin.
– They released their first single “DownDown” under their new name on July 30, 2024.
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WE US (Eliminated 1st round)
Group Name: WE US (위어스)
Company: WEUS Entertainment
Debut Date: April 3, 2023
Member Count: 4
Members: Minhyuk, Jeongmin, Wooju, Seochan
Former Members: Chanwook, Jeongyoon, Keon, Boyul, Hyukjin
Fandom Name: N/A
Instagram: @weus_official
X: @weus_official
TikTok: @_weus_official
Website: weusent.com
WE US Facts:
– They were the sixth group to be teased on July 27, 2024, with the clue “We started with a ray of hope. Please support us so that we can shine forever”.
– They were formerly known as WEUS Boyz.
– WE US made their debut with the single “Purple Sky”.
– Wooju auditioned for Fan Pick.
– Seochan is a former member of ACHV/ CODE:VVID under the name Seungyou.
– Jeongmin is a former member of Wuzo Circle (BLITZERS).
– Seochan was a pre-debut member of WE US under the name Seungyeon from 2022 to 2023, and was re-introduced to the group on June 3, 2024.
– Former member Chanwook will also be competing on Re:Born as a member of L5ST.
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DIGNITY (Eliminated 1st round)
Group Name: DIGNITY
Company: PCS Entertainment
Debut Date: July 24, 2024
Member Count: 5
Members: Luo, Luke, Minseok, ON, Hyeongjin
Fandom Name: N/A
Instagram: @dgnt_official
X: @DGNT_Official / @DIGNITY_members (members)
TikTok: @official_dignity
YouTube: 디그니티 (DIGNITY)
DIGNITY Facts:
– They were the seventh group to be teased on July 28, 2024, with the clue “We have experienced significant trials in another survival show. We will approach this with a determination as firm as a tightly tied knot in order to get our revenge”.
– Luo is a former member of MASC under his birth name Moonbong
– Luo and Hyeongjin are former members of the pre-debut group JN boy group.
– In September of 2022 they released a pre-debut single titled “Rambo”.
– In 2023 they participated in JTBC’s survival show Peak Time as Team 01:00, but were eliminated in the second round.
– They made their official debut with the mini album Digmotion.
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BXB (Eliminated 1st round)
Group Name: BXB (비엑스비)
Company: Wolfburn
Debut Date: January 30, 2023
Member Count: 5
Members: Jihun, Hyunwoo, Siwoo, Hamin
Inactive Member: June
Fandom Name: Gream
Instagram: @BXB_wolfburn
X: @BXB_wolfburn / @BXB_twt (members)
TikTok: @bxb_wolfburn
YouTube: BXB
BXB Facts:
– They were the eighth group to be teased on July 29, 2024, with the clue “The members with who I have spent half of my life are more than just family”.
– They debuted with the mini album Flight and A New Beginning.
– June has been on an indefinite hiatus due to health issues since June 15, 2023, and will not be participating in the show.
– The group was initially introduced as APR Project on April 29, 2022, and they released their first pre-debut single album, BOYHOOD I S#1, under this name on June 6, 2022.
– They changed their name to BXB on January 10, 2023.
– All four currently active members are former members of TRCNG.
– Hamin was a contestant on Extreme Debut: Wild Idol.
– In 2023 they appeared on JTBC’s survival show Peak Time as Team 04:00, but were eliminated after the 3rd round (semi-finals).
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WAKER (Eliminated 1st round)
Group Name: WAKER (웨이커)
Company: HOWLING Entertainment
Debut Date: January 8, 2024
Member Count: 6
Members: Kohyeon, Kwon Hyeop, Ijun, Leo, Saebyeol, Sebum
Fandom Name: Sleeper
Instagram: @official_waker
X: @WAKER_official
TikTok: @official_waker
YouTube: @WAKER_official
WAKER Facts:
– They were the ninth group to be teased on July 30, 2024, with the clue “Our knees have almost no cartilage left due to overtraining. This is our last challenge”.
– They made their debut with the with the mini album Mission of School.
– WAKER released their first pre-debut single “Dash” and officially started group activities in Japan on December 1, 2023.
– All members had prior experience in the K-POP industry, either through other groups or survival shows.
– Kohyeon is a former member of 14U, Ten-X, and the duo Luha & Gohyeon.
– Kwon Hyeop was a contestant on Produce 101 Season 2.
– Ijun was a member of Shooter-X and a contestant on MIXNINE.
– Leo was a contestant on Fantasy Boys.
– Saebyeol competed on Produce X 101.
– Sebum is a former member of Dreamer and a participant on CAP-TEEN and Stars Awakening.
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XODIAC (Eliminated 1st round)
Group Name: XODIAC (소디엑)
Company: Jacso Entertainment
Debut Date: April 25, 2023
Member Count: 9
Members: Lex, Hyunsik, Zayyan, Beomsoo, Wain, Gyumin, Sing, Davin, Leo
Fandom Name: X-BLISS
Instagram: @xodiacofficial / @XODIAC_members (members)
X: @xodiacofficial / @XODIAC_MEMBERS (members)
TikTok: @official.xodiac
YouTube: XODIAC Official
XODIAC Facts:
– They were the eleventh group to be teased on August 2, 2024, with the clue “We want to be active in South Korea, Japan, and globally”.
– They were originally announced as the trainee group OCJ NEWBIES in May of 2022, and, at the time, it was stated that the group would have 16 or more members with a rotating unit system, and a debut date set for the same year. However this plan fell through.
– XODIAC revealed their group name and logo on December 15, 2022.
– They released an English pre-debut single titled “Calling”, whereafter they made their debut with the EP Throw A Dice as 9 members.
– Hyunsik is a former Produce x 101 contestant.
– Lex is a former LOUD contestant.
– Beomsoo is a former CLIMIX member.
– They have 2 web dramas that each have 3 episodes. The first web drama also includes songs like “Midnight Sky”, “Always” and “Special Love”.
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